1993| MTV | 120 Minutes

Updated September 22, 2018

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August 8, 1993Source for this playlist: Nick B.
Host: Lewis Largent
Guests: Depeche Mode and Sisters of Mercy
Aired from the Crystal Palace in London, England for the final European show of DM's Devotional Tour. That show was July 31, 1993.

Through the show, Lewis interviews Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Andrew Fletcher, and Alan Moore individually. He also interviews Andrew Eldritch of Sisters of Mercy, a Sisters of Mercy fan named Carol, and then a couple of Depeche Mode fans. There's also a few clips of Depeche Mode playing live.

We don't yet have the playlist for this episode, but Violent Femmes, and Suede, performed live, as stated on the 12-26-93 live music special.

October 24, 1993Source for this comment: Rokin Robin

We don't yet have the playlist for this episode, but Victoria Williams (possibly with Lou Reed) performed live, as stated on the live music special 12-26-93.

More from MTV Online: "Victoria Williams co-hosts w/ Lewis in a special edition of 120 Minutes that features music and artists from the album 'Sweet Relief: A Benefit For Victoria Williams.' The album benefits Williams, a musician without health insurance, who has been struck with M.S. and also sets up a fund to help other sick musicians without insurance. Other guests and performers on the show include, Soul Asylum, Lou Reed, Michael Penn and The Jayhawks.""

We don't yet have the playlist for this episode, but on the 12-26-93 live show, they said Afghan Whigs performed live in December 93. Since they aren’t listed on the prior 2 shows in December, it’s logical / possible to assume they played live on this 12-19-93 show.

December 26, 1993 Source for this playlist: Rokin Robin
Host: Lewis Largent
Live music special, dates as given during show

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